Grassroots Advocacy Manager

Position Summary:

The Grassroots Advocacy Manager is responsible for state and federal grassroots advocacy activities in Pennsylvania. The Grassroots Advocacy Manager’s fundamental role is to manage local implementation of the Association’s nationwide grassroots advocacy strategy for state and federal public policy advancement — including recruiting, training and engaging advocate volunteers to strengthen the Association’s relationships with state policymakers and the local Congressional delegation. This position is not responsible for direct lobbying activities, which are led by the Association’s state and federal government relations staff. The Grassroots Advocacy Manager reports to the Chapter Executive.

 

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement year-round state-level grassroots advocacy strategy – including community mobilization and advocate volunteer engagement plans – to advance state public policy priorities in consultation with the local state government relations colleague(s).  
• Manage implementation of year-round federal grassroots advocacy program in assigned geography to advance the nationwide strategy.  
• Recruit and retain advocate volunteers to meet the Association’s grassroots engagement strategy objectives, including growing the number of individuals involved, as well as growing the strength and impact of the Association’s advocate network. 
• Train and mobilize advocate volunteers for state and federal grassroots policy engagement.  
• Develop and manage advocate volunteer relations in coordination with local chapter leaders and colleagues across the Association’s full mission.  
• Integrate grassroots advocacy and community engagement with internal teams and external partners. 
• Work with local Association colleagues, community boards and volunteers to promote the Association’s state and federal policy priorities. 
• Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s internal tracking system. 
• Support planning and implementation of State Alzheimer’s Advocacy Days at the state capitol with the local state government relations colleague(s). 
• Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter including Walk, galas, etc. 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• At least 5 years experience working in grassroots advocacy, volunteer engagement, community organizing and mobilization, preferably with non-profit, nonpartisan organizations. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Ability to identify and lead community engagement opportunities to support public policy goals. 
• Experience developing and implementing nonpartisan grassroots advocacy strategies. 
• Skilled in recruiting, training, and engaging volunteers. 
• Strong project management skills, including handling multiple priorities and ad hoc issues. 
• Effective communicator in complex, matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders. 
• Ability to work with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy, and initiative. 
• Familiarity with aging, health, and long-term care issues; existing government contacts are a plus. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Self-motivated with sound judgment and attention to detail. 
• Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 30%).
• Travel by car and occasionally by air is required. (Attend the Association's annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. and other national and regional training and professional development meetings).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

 

Title: Grassroots Advocacy Manager 

Position Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Full time, based on 37.5 hours per week minimum

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 207  The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $72,000-$82,000

Reports To: Executive Director

 

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